Vocab Info

N3 Noun, Pronoun

手前(てまえ)before, this side, one's standpoint, one's appearance, we, you

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    Bunpro Summary

    The front part of an object that is on the speaker's side.

    1. Noun

      1.

      before oneself, in front of one, nearby

    2. Noun

      2.

      a bit before reaching (a location), this side (of a location)

    3. Noun

      3.

      one's standpoint, one's appearance, face, honour

    4. Noun

      4.

      skill, dexterity, artistry, ingenuity

    5. Noun

      5.

      tea-ceremony procedures

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    6. Pronoun

      6.

      I, me

      Humble (kenjougo) language
    7. Pronoun

      7.

      you

      Male term or language, to one's inferior

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    手前 【てまえ】

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    Examples

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      手前(てまえ)にある雑誌(ざっし)()ってくれませんか?

      Could you pass me the magazine in front of you?

      • N3

      ()()した手前(てまえ)、とても(ことわ)(こと)出来(でき)ない。

      I can't say no to him now that he's made the offer before me.

      • N3

      この電車(でんしゃ)終点(しゅうてん)(みっ)手前(てまえ)(えき)()()えをします。

      I will change trains three stops before the last stop of this train.

      • N3

      (わたし)がやると()ってしまった手前(てまえ)()()がる(こと)出来(でき)ません。

      I can't back down now that I've said I'll do it.

      • N3

      (はは)(むすめ)に:「そんなだらしない生活(せいかつ)をして、(すこ)しは世間(せけん)手前(てまえ)(かんが)えたらどうなの?」

      A mother to her daughter: 'With such an irresponsible lifestyle, shouldn't you at least consider how it appears to others?'

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